Category: Living

The UN Sustainable Development Goals can help inform your building choices for a more efficient use of resources and a healthier, happier life. Transform your home and support economic growth and a sustainable future.

Stuff in Your Home: Making It More Earth Friendly [Podcast]

Stuff in Your Home: Making It More Earth Friendly Marla Esser Cloos (aka The Green Home Coach) is...

Global Wellness Institute Releases Landmark Report “Build Well To Live Well”

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its much-anticipated report “Build Well To Live...

15 Reasons You Need as Much Natural Lighting in Your Home as Possible

If you’re like most people, you spend about 90% of your days indoors. And, on the coldest days of winter or hottest dog days of summer, it can be even more. But, humans evolved mostly outdoors, so what happens when we spend so many hours inside?

Before & After: Modern High-End Design That Doesn’t Cost the Earth

People spend most of their time indoors. Therefore, interior design plays an important role in creating functional, beautiful spaces that also maintain our well-being. Let’s take a closer look at some of the design decisions in this project that have our health and the environment in mind.

DryHome Sun Solutions Skylights

You can really feel the difference when you walk into a room filled with sunlight. Skylights, roof windows and Sun Tunnels have a dramatic effect on living spaces. Not only do they improve your quality of life, they add value to your home!

Nanoleaf Smart and Ultra-Efficient LED Lighting

LED lighting is highly energy-efficient, saving money on electricity bills and reducing carbon emissions at the same time. Energy.gov states that residential LEDs — especially ENERGY STAR-rated products — use at least 75% less energy, and last 25 times longer, than incandescent lighting.

Milliken Sustainable Carpet and Flooring

As early as 1900, Milliken was reusing packaging and textile materials in their operations and documented their first recycling policy. By the late 1900’s Milliken developed a comprehensive plan to eliminate waste, increase product performance and preserve resources. This stewardship still guides Milliken’s daily choices and influences innovations in product design, manufacturing, and more.